Diverse-input system for electrostatically reproducing and recording information

Claim 2

In a system for recording originals of different forms, the system having processing stations for producing a record indicative of an original, said system including a support structure, an image receiving surface supported by the support structure for receiving imaging rays of an original to be recorded, a first imaging unit for producing imaging rays indicative of originals having a first form and at approximately a one-to-one magnification, a second imaging unit for producing imaging rays indicative of originals of a form different from the form of the originals associated with said first unit, means for operatively connecting selectively each of said units to the support structure and in image projecting relation to said image receiving surface, and means for producing an imaging relationship of the units with the image receiving surface thereby effecting the presentation of the imaging rays of the originals from the first unit and the second unit upon the image receiving surface.

Claim 3

The system of claim 1 wherein said means for producing an imaging relationship between the units and the image receiving surface includes at least one optical element arranged to direct the imaging light rays from the units to said surface.

Claim 4

The system of claim 2 wherein said optical element is a reflecting surface and includes means for moving said reflecting surface to at least two positions each of which permitting the imaging rays correspondingly from the units.

Claim 5

In a system for recording information of different forms, the system having processing station for producing a record indicative of the information, said system including a support structure, an image receiving surface supported by the support structure for receiving imaging rays of the information to be recorded, a first imaging unit for producing imaging rays indicative of information in micro form and to project an enlarged image of the information, a second imaging unit for producing imaging rays indicative of the information of a form different from the form of the information associated with said first unit, means for operatively connecting selectively each of said units to the support structure and in image projecting relation to said image receiving surface, and means for producing an imaging relationship of the units with the image receiving surface thereby effecting the presentation of the imaging rays of the information from the first unit and the second unit upon the image receiving surface.

Claim 6

In a system for recording information of different forms, the system having processing station for producing a record indicative of the information, said system including a support structure, an image receiving surface supported by the support structure for receiving imaging rays of the information to be recorded, a first imaging unit for producing imaging rays indicative of information in micro form and to project an enlarged image of the information, a second imaging unit for producing imaging rays indicative of the information of a form different from the form of the information associated with said first unit, means for operatively connecting selectively each of said units to the support structure and in image projecting relation to said image receiving surface, and means for producing an imaging relationship of the units with the image receiving surface thereby effecting the presentation of the imaging rays of the information from the first unit and the second unit upon the image receiving surface.

Claim 7

The system of claim 4 wherein the micro information is carried on card material and said first imaging unit includes means for receiving and handling the card material.

Claim 8

The system of claim 5 wherein said second unit is adapted to receive a microfilm reel and to project enlarged images of the information thereon.

Claim 9

In a system for electrostatically recording information existing or initiated in a plurality of different forms, the system having electrostatic processing stations for producing a record indicative of the information, said system including a support structure, an image receiving surface supported by the support structure for receiving imaging rays indicative of the information to be recorded, an image receiving station for receiving imaging rays indicative of the information, an imaging unit for producing imaging rays of each form of information, means for operatively connecting selectively each of said units at the imaging station, and for producing an imaging relationship with said image receiving surface for effecting the presentation of the imaging rays of the information thereon.

Claim 10

In a system for electrostatically recording information existing or initiated in a plurality of different forms, the system having electrostatic processing stations for producing a record indicative of the information, said system including a support structure, an image receiving surface supported by the support structure for receiving imaging rays indicative of the information to be recorded, an image receiving station for receiving imaging rays indicative of the information, an imaging unit for producing imaging rays of each form of information, means for operatively connecting selectively each of said units at the imaging station, and for producing an imaging relationship with said image receiving surface for effecting the presentation of the imaging rays of the information thereon.

Claim 11

The system of claim 7 wheRein one of said units includes means for producing imaging rays for an image having a magnification of one-to-one relative to the information in its originating form.

Claim 12

system The of claim 7 wherein one of said units includes means for receiving video signals indicative of information to be recorded and including means for converting the video signals to imaging rays.

Claim 13

The system of claim 7 wherein one of said units includes means for receiving electric signals indicative of information to be recorded and including means for converting the electric signals to imaging rays.

Claim 14

The system of claim 10 including means responsive to actuation of a keyboard in the formation of characters thereby for producing said electric signals.

Claim 15

The system of claim 10 including tape recording and playback means operatively connected to said means for converting electric signals for generating said signals in response to information on tape.

Claim 16

The system of claim 10 including voice recognition means operative connected to said means for converting electric signals for generating said signals in response to audio induced information.